ग्रह्
grah
The Sanskrit word for 'to catch' is ग्रह् (grah).
ग्रह् is a verb meaning to capture or to snare.
Meaning: to capture or snare (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
grah
Did you know?
- The noun form of this root is ग्रह, which means 'planet'. In ancient Indian astronomy, planets were seen as entities that 'seize' or influence human destiny.
- The root ग्रह् is used in the term ग्रहणा, which refers to a solar or lunar eclipse. An eclipse is conceptualized as the sun or moon being 'caught' or seized.
- The word ग्रन्थ meaning 'book' or 'text' comes from this same root. It describes a collection of knowledge that is 'bound' or 'caught' together.
Example conversation
Meera and Ishan are trying to catch a butterfly in a garden.
- मीरा Miraईशान, तं चित्रपतङ्गं गृहाण!Īśāna, taṃ citrapataṅgaṃ gṛhāṇa!Ishan, catch the butterfly!
- इशान Ishanअहं प्रयते, किन्तु कठिनम्।ahaṃ prayate, kintu kaṭhinam.I am trying, but it is difficult.
- मीरा Miraशीघ्रं तं गृहाण!śīghraṃ taṃ gṛhāṇa!Catch it quickly!
- इशान Ishanमया गृहीतः!mayā gṛhītaḥ!I caught it!
